Innovation and technology
- 37 million
- people benefited from innovations via the Innovation Accelerator in 2022
- 175 million-plus
- meals shared via ShareTheMeal app
- 2 million-plus
- people can be fed for a year due to savings from data-driven platforms
Innovation and technology allow the World Food Programme (WFP) to speed up its emergency response, scale up assistance and bring empowerment and choice to people in need. They save us both money and time, meaning we can reach more people, more quickly and effectively.
Tools like HungerMap LIVE mean we can monitor the food security of vulnerable, hard-to-reach communities in real time, even from thousands of miles away. At the same time, digital-finance tools, including blockchain technology, allow people to access cash assistance more securely.
Damage-assessment times can be cut from weeks to minutes, by combining drones for aerial remote sensing with artificial intelligence, while faster and more accurate forecasting for humanitarian needs ensure faster, more targeted assistance.
Innovation means communities are empowered with the capacity to grow food anywhere, with adaptable and affordable hydroponic initiatives that use 75 percent less space and up to 90 percent less water.
There are many more ways that technology helps in WFP’s fight against hunger. This includes improving emergency response by using chatbots for two-way communication with crisis-affected people, and equipping communities with connectivity.
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